A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

JBL Tune 225TWS 9.8g

Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JBL Tune 225TWS, at 9.8g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ60 by -4.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Tune 225TWS also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The JBL Tune 225TWS also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

JBL Tune 225TWS 12mm

Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

JBL Tune 225TWS driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 4mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 20Hz

The JBL Tune 225TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 20000Hz

JBL Tune 225TWS's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

JBL Tune 225TWS 105dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Tune 225TWS's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 5hours

Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

JBL Tune 225TWS's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 20hours

This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ60's case is said to have a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

JBL Tune 225TWS's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 5 hours

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

JBL Tune 225TWS 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

JBL Tune 225TWS takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Tune 225TWS too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

JBL Tune 225TWS v5

Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JBL Tune 225TWS has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

JBL Tune 225TWS 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Tune 225TWS have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The JBL Tune 225TWS support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

JBL Tune 225TWS 4only

The Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

The JBL Tune 225TWS microphones are 4, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the JBL Tune 225TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

JBL Tune 225TWS ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The JBL Tune 225TWS also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

With the Technics EAH AZ60, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

JBL Tune 225TWS also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Tune 225TWS too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

JBL Tune 225TWS ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tune 225TWS too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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